Affable and Blunt

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Affable adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.

Usage example: although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable

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Blunt is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

Blunt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

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Affable is an antonym for blunt.

Nearby Words: bluntly, blunted, blunting

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